Do Our Eyes Have a Microbiome?
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to talk to you today about the ocular microbiome. There’s been a lot written about the microbiomes in terms of our intestinal […]
Lymph System and Eye Disease: Cataracts, AMD, and Glaucoma (Part 2 of 3)
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I’m on a great walk today. I wanted to continue my conversation about the lymph system and eye health. (Watch Part 1 here) Today’s
Nutrition
Should We Question Mandated Antibiotic Use in Newborns?
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to pose a question to you today. Do you think we should be liberally applying antibiotic ointments into the eyes of newborns?
Blue Light and AMD: What You Need to Know
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to talk to you today about the relationship between blue light and age-related macular degeneration. I’m going to point you to three
First Artificial Iris Gets FDA Approval
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I have a news update – the FDA just approved the first artificial iris implant for the human eye. The iris is the colored
What is a macular hole?
Howdy folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I’m on my morning walk. I’ve been getting a bunch of questions about macular problems, including macular holes, which is a very serious condition. You
Eye Exam: How to Choose a Prescription and Vision Testing
I speak often about the importance of getting regular eye exams. Not only can eye exams non-invasively detect early-stage Alzheimer’s and identify if you’re at an increased risk of stroke,
Podcast 26: Community Q&A
Question 1: 00:00 – 10:00: I just listened to your podcast with WellnessMama and I have a four-year-old daughter who has been in glasses since she was two. They diagnosed
Promising New Study on Glaucoma Treatment
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to talk to you today about new treatments for glaucoma. This comes about from a study that was published in The Journal
How to Improve Astigmatism
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I received the question “can you improve astigmatism?” The answer is absolutely yes. So I want to talk a little bit about astigmatism and
Podcast 23: Community Q&A
0:00-2:14 “I have been diagnosed with early drusen in my retina? What foods can I eat to avoid getting macular degeneration? 2:14-14:32 I am a medical doctor and I have
Podcast 20: Community Q&A
“Dr. Berne, I have been diagnosed with an eye disease and I want to develop a plan from a more holistic perspective. Can you help me design a strategy to
Podcast 19: Community Q&A
“Why am I developing floaters, a cataract, and macular degeneration? My eyes are letting me down. What can I do?”
Podcast 18: Community Q&A
“My daughter has been diagnosed with crossed eyes and was given strong glasses? The doctor is also recommending eye muscle surgery. How is your approach different?”
Podcast 17: Community Q&A
“I’ve been told that my eyes work fine but not working well together. When I look straight ahead of me I get double vision and it gets worse the higher
Podcast 16: Community Q&A
“My daughter has been diagnosed with amblyopia and has had glasses since 4 years old. My son was born with an eye that crossed, farsighted with amblyopia, and has eye
Podcast 15: Community Q&A
How can you increase lutein and zeaxanthin? What’s the difference between a sulfa allergy and sulfur?
Podcast 14: Report on study on omega-3 fish oil for dry-eye syndrome
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that Omega-3 Fish Oils are not beneficial for dry-eye syndrome. Dr. Berne shares his thoughts. Community Q&A questions on
Podcast 11: Community Q&A
What is a Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) and what can you do about it? What is a 4th nerve palsy? What can be done to reduce double vision? How do
Podcast 10: Community Q&A
How does dairy impact macular degeneration? What should we know about steroidal eye drops? What is the ocular microbiome?
Podcast 8: How to Improve ADHD
In this episode, Dr. Berne explores the causes of ADHD that may be rooted in visual problems.
Podcast 7: How to Improve Glaucoma Naturally
Dr. Berne explores how to reduce the effects of glaucoma using natural methods that support better oxygenation, circulation, and detoxification within the eye.
Podcast 6: How to Improve Double Vision
In this episode, Dr. Berne explores how you can retrain your eyes and brain to work together using vision therapy and nutritional protocols, instead of surgical treatments.
Podcast 5: Pros and Cons of Progressive Lenses
In this episode, Dr. Berne discusses how progressive lenses affect the eye-brain connection, and ultimately our vision and health.